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A MANUAL OF ANATOMY. 



At the beginning there is no separation between the ab- 

 dominal and thoracic cavities ; such a division is formed 

 later by the development of the diaphragm. The meso- 

 gaster does not stop with the stomach, but passes forward 



Diag. 3S THE FINAL STAGE IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT. (/. S. H.) 

 The alimentary canal in its adult position. a, Stomach, b, Duodenum, c, Small 

 intestine, d, Vermiform appendix, e, Caecum. /, Ascending colon, g, Hepatic 

 flexure, h, Transverse colon, i, Splenic flexure, j, Descending colon, k. Omega 

 loop* /, Rectum. 



to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm, on to which 

 it is reflected. Within the two layers of the anterior meso- 

 gaster (in front of the stomach), and springing from the 



